Excellent embroidery works, a dramatic presentation of colours, marvellous mirror works, beautiful bead works make the wall hanging a precious piece of accomplishment. Patches of different shapes and colours lead to the making of a larger design. Patchwork, one of the primary construction techniques of quilting, is often combined with appliqu and basic geometric shapes are usually used in the making of most of the patch work items.

Patch work in India is mainly popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Various coloured and patterned fabrics of different shapes and sizes are together on a plain background. An important feature characterizing Indian patchwork is that the stitches of the patches are not hidden but are done with jazzy shades which get highlighted, adding a more artistic appeal.